Former Congressman Peter Meyer (R-Mich.) has withdrawn his bid for the Senate, according to a statement posted on the social platform X Friday.
“After prayerful consideration, today I am withdrawing my name from the preliminary ballot,” Meyer said. Said in a statement. “Without a strong path to victory, continuing this campaign will only increase the likelihood of a divisive primary that detracts from the essential goal of winning for conservatives in November.” .”
Meyer, who voted in favor of impeaching former President Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, will run for the Senate in November to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). It started. He was one of 10 House Republicans to vote in favor of impeaching the former president after the Capitol riot.
“I would like to thank the support our campaign has received, the people who have lent their time and resources to get us this far, and the thousands of Michiganders who have inspired me on the campaign trail,” Meyer said. I am deeply humbled by these people,” he said in a statement. X.
Meyer clashed with the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the campaign arm of Senate Republicans, over his bid for the Senate seat. Former Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) has been offered a run by the NRSC.
NRSC Executive Director Jason Thielman said in a statement: “Peter Meyer will not be successful in the primary. There are concerns that if Meyer is nominated, the base will not be able to thrive in the general election.” Stated.
Meyer’s campaign took its own stance at the NRSC, saying in a statement to The Hill: That’s not me. “
“Call me old-fashioned, but I care more about what Michigan voters think. The NRSC admits they want a centrist background…and that’s fine. That’s not me. I’m a pro-Constitutional conservative,” he added in a statement.
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